can do

[/kæn duː/]

adjective/interjection

posso fazer / é possível / atitude positiva

1. An attitude or approach characterized by willingness, confidence, and ability to accomplish tasks; expressing optimism and readiness to take action

She has a can-do attitude that inspires everyone on the team.

Ela tem uma atitude de 'posso fazer' que inspira todos no time.

2. An affirmative response indicating capability or willingness to complete a task

Can you finish this project by Friday? Can do!

Você consegue terminar este projeto até sexta? Posso fazer!

NYC Slang

straight up / no problem / you got it

Synonyms

positive attitude can-do spirit determination willingness capability

Antonyms

defeatist attitude negativity helplessness reluctance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

atitude positiva / posso fazer

Commonly used in business and informal contexts

São Paulo

vontade de vencer / pode crer

Often paired with expressions of confidence and action

Rio de Janeiro

tá certo / pode deixar

More colloquial expressions with similar meaning

Portugal

atitude positiva / consigo fazer

Similar concept but less commonly used as fixed phrase

Related Idioms & Phrases

can-do attitude

roll up your sleeves

get the job done

take charge

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